If you’re looking for a fun project, consider making a cozy cardigan for a little one. This crochet motif baby cardigan pattern is perfect for both boys and girls. It’s made up of simple motifs that come together to create something truly special.
Crochet Motif Baby Cardigan
Even beginners will find the instructions easy to follow. You’ll end up with a charming and warm cardigan that’s as delightful to make as it is for a child to wear.
Materials Needed:
- Nako Elit Baby yarn (or yarn of choice)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (do not use 3 mm as the yarn isn’t very thick)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Cardigan Motif Pattern:
Making the Ring:
- Chain 4 (ch 4), slip stitch (sl st) in the first ch to form a ring.
- Ch 2, work 12 double crochets (dc) into the ring.
Forming the First Round:
- Close the round by sl st to the top of the first dc.
Starting the Second Color:
- Start with a new color yarn.
- Attach the new yarn at any dc.
- Ch 2 and work 3 dc into the same stitch (st) to start forming corners.
Creating Square Corners:
- For Corners: [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the same space.
- Skip 3 dc of the previous round and work the corner sequence in the next st.
Continue until you have 4 corners and the square shape is visible.
Joining the Corners:
- Sl st to the first st of the new color to join.
Continuing the Motif:
- Continue the motif, adding more colors as desired, usually working on the corners.
- Round transitions will always be at the corners for a seamless look.
Building the Motif Size:
- For each new round, increase the sides by filling in the spaces between the corners evenly.
- Continue until you reach the desired size of your motif, which is typically a square.
Joining Motifs:
Place motifs facing each other (right sides together) and use a sl st to join with ch 4 through corresponding spaces.
Creating the Cardigan:
- Layout motifs to size for the cardigan, joining as needed for the back, front panels, and sleeves.
Adding Sleeves:
Pick up stitches around the armhole and crochet in the round to create the sleeves.
- Continue until desired sleeve length is reached.
Ribbing and Trim:
- For the sleeve cuffs and the bottom trim of the cardigan, switch to a smaller stitch such as the single crochet (sc), hdc, or dc ribbing for a tighter, ribbed effect.
Buttonholes and Final Touches:
- Add buttonholes by creating spaces within the trim by skipping stitches and chaining over them.
- Sew on buttons and weave in all ends.
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